Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation)
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation) lines up the March 2023 Sonos Era 100 with the February 2023 HomePod (2nd generation). The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
HomePod (2nd generation) leads Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Sonos Era 100 | HomePod (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | No Thread | Thread border routerLeads |
| Smart home radio | No smart home radio | Matter controller and Thread border routerLeads |
| Launch price | $249Leads | $299 |
| Voice assistant | Sonos Voice Control; Alexa where offered | Siri |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in adapter | No line-in |
Who should buy which
Choose the Sonos Era 100 if you want a Wi-Fi speaker. It leads on launch price.
Choose the HomePod (2nd generation) if you want a Siri speaker. It leads on thread and smart home radio.
Questions
Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or HomePod (2nd generation)?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation): which has the better Thread support?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on Thread support. Sonos Era 100: No Thread. HomePod (2nd generation): Thread border router.
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod (2nd generation): which has the better smart home radio?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on smart home radio. Sonos Era 100: No smart home radio. HomePod (2nd generation): Matter controller and Thread border router.
What did Sonos Era 100 and HomePod (2nd generation) cost?
Sonos Era 100 leads on price. Sonos Era 100: $249. HomePod (2nd generation): $299.